Consequences As a parent, be ready to follow through and enforce consequences if your child violates a family rule against underage alcohol or cannabis use. Consequences are most effective when built on a foundation of trust and clear expectations. That’s why establishing strong parent-child agreements BEFORE your child slips up is so important.
MAKE SURE THEY UNDERSTAND:
Your position on alcohol and other substances, impaired driving, and riding in a car with an impaired driver.
How you expect them to behave based on your family’s rules and values and WHY you take that position.
The consequences you will enforce if they break an agreement.
DON’T: Act out of anger or impose unfair punishments.
DO: Impose fair, clear consequences. Talk to them about the mistake and make a plan for next time. Be firm and consistent.
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